Will Rattlesnakes Chase You?

While dangerous, rattlesnakes (and most snakes in general) are not aggressive and won't chase you. They only strike when they're threatened or accidentally touched by someone who can't see them while walking or climbing.

Can you outrun a rattlesnake?

Rattlesnake speeds have not been specifically measured, but they likely travel at about 2 to 3 miles per hour in very short bursts. In comparison, the fastest humans can run up to 28 miles per hour. The average human could easily outrun a rattlesnake.

Do rattlesnakes jump at you?

Rattlesnakes cannot jump. If striking downhill, however, gravity and the momentum generated by a strike may combine to carry the animal farther forward than would occur over flat ground.